Dialogue Earth is seeking interns for its Commissioning Editor (Himalayas) Internship. Candidates belonging to regions like Afghanistan, India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Pakistan. ENvir
About Us
Dialogue Earth is an independent non-profit dedicated to producing exceptional environmental journalism and informed conversations on urgent climate and sustainability topics. Our unique model brings local voices to global audiences and global stories of hope, action and change to local communities.
About the role
Dialogue Earth is seeking a part-time commissioning editor focused on the Himalayan region. The role involves commissioning and writing news, analysis and opinion pieces on critical topics, such as climate change, transboundary cooperation, energy and environmental issues impacting the region. As part of The Third Pole project, the editor will collaborate closely with the Asia Pacific and South Asia editors to emphasize the role of the Himalayas in the global climate framework. Special attention will be given to glaciers, transboundary rivers, innovation and the evolving energy landscapes of key Himalayan nations like Nepal and Bhutan, as well as Himalayan areas within India, Pakistan, China and others.
Duration– 12 Months fixed-term with opportunity for renewal
Responsibilities
- Commission and curate articles on climate, energy and environmental issues in the Himalayas;
- Collaborate with regional editors to identify and shape storylines that reflect the region’s importance in global environmental discussions;
- Focus on issues related to glaciers, transboundary rivers and energy transitions in key countries;
- Ensure high editorial standards for all commissioned pieces;
- Build and maintain a network of local journalists, environmental experts and stakeholders to ensure access to diverse perspectives and story leads.
Essential experience, knowledge and skills
- A commitment to the work of Dialogue Earth;
- Experience in environmental journalism or a related field;
- Strong understanding of geopolitical and environmental issues in the Himalayan region;
- Excellent editorial and writing skills, with the ability to commission compelling, well-researched stories;
- Collaborative mindset and the ability to work with editors across different regions and time zones.
Compensation
This is a flexible, part-time role, with payment based on the number of stories commissioned. The editor will be paid $250 USD per commission, with an upper limit of 4 commissioned stories per month.
Subject to the approval of the Asia Pacific and South Asia editors, we are also open to the editor writing their own pieces for Dialogue Earth, to be paid at the standard rate.
Deadline- 14th November 2024
Location
Himalayan Region (This is a remote role and we will consider applicants in Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, India, and Pakistan)
Salary
Up to $1,000 USD per month
Application Procedure
Please send a CV with references, relevant clippings and a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to: apply@dialogue.earth.
Applications should be submitted in English. Applications and cover letters written entirely with AI will not be accepted.
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